The US will bring together 20 aspiring civic leaders from India and the US as part of the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative.

Safalta Expert Published by: Aryan Rana Updated Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:37 AM IST

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The Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative was announced by the US Department of State. It intends to bring together 20 promising young civic leaders from India and the United States. The exchange was championed by the late Congressman John Lewis, according to the US State Department.

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The Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative was announced by the US Department of State on June 14, 2022. Civil rights and social justice were patronized by Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Martin Luther King Jr., two renowned leaders.
The Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has established the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative, which intends to bring together 20 promising young civic leaders from India and the United States. The exchange was championed by the late Congressman John Lewis, according to the US State Department. If you are preparing for competitive exams and looking for expert guidance, you can download our General Knowledge Free Ebook Download Now.

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The Importance of the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative

By researching the histories and legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Martin Luther King Jr., the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative will advance civil rights, social justice, and inclusiveness on a local, national, and international level. The late John Lewis championed the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative.

Details about the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative

On June 15, 2022, the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative will kick off with a one-week virtual program and orientation, followed by a two-week academic residence at Alabama A&M University, an HBCU, and the University of Alabama.

Participants in the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative will tour civil rights sites in Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham, Alabama; Memphis, Tennessee; and Atlanta, Georgia, in addition to classroom instruction and discussion.

What is the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative going to entail?

In January 2023, the Indian and American participants will reconvene in India to visit important sites, organizations, and communities that will complement their academic curriculum, which is centred on the academic themes of peace, nonviolence, and conflict resolution, and help them develop their leadership skills.

Facts to remember

The Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative was announced by the US Department of State on June 14, 2022.

The Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative will advance civil rights, social justice, and inclusiveness on a local, national, and international level.

On June 15, 2022, the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative will kick off with a one-week virtual program and orientation, followed by a two-week academic residence at Alabama A&M University, an HBCU, and the University of Alabama.

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